The Big Picture
Hot Luck Fest, the food-and-music festival created by Aaron Franklin, James Moody and Mike Thelin, is returning to Austin for a weekend of live-fire cooking, chef-led events and music programming. Organizers say the festival pairs acclaimed chefs from around the country with live music and communal dining experiences, and it highlights a series of signature events that bring culinary talent and performances to established Austin venues.
What Changed
This announcement confirms the festival’s lineup and programming for the return weekend rather than offering a vague promise: organizers have named specific events and venues. Key programmed pieces include Giddy Up, a live-fire feast at Franklin Barbecue inspired by backyard gatherings; a House Party at Assembly Hall described as the festival’s largest culinary gathering featuring dozens of dishes; and a music set from Mon Rovia at Mohawk. The festival also lists featured chefs on its site, including Mariela Camacho (Comadre Panaderia), Deau Arpapornnopparat (Holy Basil), Todd Duplechan (Lenoir) and Mason Hereford (Turkey and The Wolf).
What's Next
Tickets and packages — including the Whole Enchilada pass that grants access to multiple events — are available now through the festival website at https://www.hotluckfest.com. The announcement links ticket sales, event details and ongoing chef additions to that site; the story does not provide exact event dates, times, prices for individual events, or venue addresses beyond the named locations, so check the Hot Luck site for the full schedule and specific ticketing information.